IEP Academic Programs
The university offers intensive, short-term, and specialized programs.
Flexibility to Help You Meet Your Goals
Whether it’s semester, academic year, or a short-term stay the IEP works to help student attain academic, professional, and personal goals. Explore our program options below to see which works best for your needs.
Choose a Language to Learn More About IEP
Study English at the University of Mississippi. We offer 5 levels of instruction as well as Undergraduate Conditional Admission.
Study English at the University of Mississippi. We offer 5 levels of instruction as well as Undergraduate Conditional Admission.
Study English at the University of Mississippi. We offer 5 levels of instruction as well as Undergraduate Conditional Admission.
Study English at the University of Mississippi. We offer 5 levels of instruction as well as Undergraduate Conditional Admission.
Study English at the University of Mississippi. We offer 5 levels of instruction as well as Undergraduate Conditional Admission.
The Programs Offered
Intensive English Program
Learn about the four levels of intensive English language instruction, length of the program, and the organization of the courses.
Short-Term Programs
The University of Mississippi offers shorter terms within the traditional fall and spring semesters as well as shorter summer terms. Discover how to participate in these shorter lengths of time.
Specialized Programs
The IEP designs and implements specialized language programs to meet the curricular needs of institutional partners and groups. Through collaborating with various academic departments at the University of Mississippi, the IEP excels in offering programs focusing on specific fields. The logistics of these programs can be customized to fit the interests of students and professionals alike.
Schedule
The IEP follows the regular UM Academic Calendar for classes, but additional information regarding arrival, departure, orientation, and events are detailed in the calendar below.
Full Fall Semester
Date | Day | Event |
July 1 | Monday | Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
August 14 | Thursday | Arrival Date for Fall Semester & First Fall Session (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
August 18-21 | Mon-Thurs | New IEP Student Orientation |
August 22 | Friday | Placement testing |
August 25 | Monday | Classes begin |
August 30 | Friday | Last day to add IE classes (must seek instructor approval after this date) |
December 13 | Saturday | Departure Day for Fall Semester (free shuttles to the Memphis airport) |
First Fall Session
Date | Day | Event |
July 1 | Monday | Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
August 14 | Thursday | Arrival Date for Fall Semester & First Fall Session (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
August 18-21 | Mon-Thurs | New IEP Student Orientation |
August 22 | Friday | Placement testing |
August 25 | Monday | Classes begin |
August 30 | Friday | Last day to add IE classes (must seek instructor approval after this date) |
September 20 | Saturday | Departure Date for First Fall Session |
Second Fall Session
Date | Day | Event |
July 1 | Monday | Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
October 13 | Monday | Arrival Date for Second Fall Session (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
October 14 | Tuesday | IEP Student Orientation and Placement Testing |
October 15 | Wednesday | Classes begin |
December 13 | Saturday | Departure Date for Fall Semester & Second Fall Session (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this days) |
Full Spring Semester
Date | Day | Event |
November 1 |
| Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
January 10 | Saturday | Arrival Date for Spring Semester & First Spring Session (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport!) |
January 12 – 16 | Mon – Fri | New IEP Student Orientation |
January 20 | Tuesday | Classes begin |
May 9 | Saturday | Departure Date for Full Spring Semester |
First Spring Session
Date | Day | Event |
November 1 |
| Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
January 10 | Saturday | Arrival Date for Spring Semester & First Spring Session (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport!) |
January 12 – 16 | Mon – Fri | New IEP Student Orientation |
January 20 | Tuesday | Classes begin |
February 14 | Saturday | Departure Date for First Spring Session (4 week program) |
Second Spring Session
Date | Day | Event |
November 1 |
| Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
March 16 | Monday | Arrival Date for Second Spring Session |
March 17 | Tuesday | IEP Student Orientation and Placement Testing |
March 18 | Wednesday | Classes begin |
May 9 | Saturday | Departure Date for Spring Semester & Second Spring Session |
First Summer Session (4 Week)
Date | Day | Event |
April 1 |
| Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day holiday (offices closed) |
May 25 | Monday | Arrival Date (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
May 26 | Tuesday | New IEP student orientation and placement testing |
May 27 | Wednesday | Classes begin |
June 19 | Friday | Classes end |
June 22-23 | Monday-Tuesday | Final examinations |
June 24 | Wednesday | Departure Date (free shuttle to the Memphis Airport) |
Second Summer Session (4 Week)
May 1 |
| Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
June 24 | Wednesday | Arrival Date (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
June 25 | Thursday | New IEP student orientation and placement testing |
June 26 | Friday | Classes begin |
July 22 | Wednesday | Classes end |
July 23 – 24 | Thursday-Friday | Final examinations |
July 25 | Saturday | Departure Date (free shuttle to the Memphis Airport) |
Full Summer Session (8 Week)
April 1 |
| Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
May 25 | Monday | Arrival Date (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
May 26 | Tuesday | New IEP student orientation and placement testing |
May 27 | Wednesday | Classes begin |
July 22 | Wednesday | Classes end |
July 23 – 24 | Thursday-Friday | Final examinations |
July 25 | Saturday | Departure Date (free shuttle to the Memphis Airport) |